Hanoi, Aug. 12 -- More than half a century after establishing diplomatic ties, Vietnam and New Zealand are entering a new phase of cooperation, with the state visit to New Zealand by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam expected to provide fresh impetus for market opening, removal of trade barriers and stronger economic links following the elevation of bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in February 2025. Complementary economies New Zealand is an open economy with strengths in agriculture, food, dairy, meat, fruit and high-quality processed products, while Vietnam has a market of more than 100 million people, diverse production capacity and an increasingl...